Poplar Springs Elementary School
4101 27th Ave., Meridian, MS, 39305-3303 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Poplar Springs Elementary School
School Level Primary school
Grades Offered Grades KG - 5
County Lauderdale County, MS
Students & Faculty
Total Students 529 students
% Male / % Female 48%  /  52%
Total Classroom Teachers 31 teachers
Students by Grade
Kind - 101 students
Grade 1 - 82 students
Grade 2 - 84 students
Grade 3 - 83 students
Grade 4 - 78 students
Grade 5 - 90 students
Grade Not Listed - 11 students
This School
(MS) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:17
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(MS) School Average
% American Indian n/a 1%
% Asian 2% 1%
% Hispanic 2% 2%
% Black 41% 57%
% White 55% 39%
Additional Student Information
This School
(MS) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 33% 65%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 5% 7%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(MS) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Meridian Public School District
This School's Agency
(MS) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 14 6
Number of Students Managed 7,187 students 2,378 students
District Total Revenue $50,705,000 $17,770,000
District Expenditure $50,609,000 $17,590,000
District Revenue / Student $7,055 $7,473
District Expenditure / Student $7,042 $7,397
In the News:
  • Creative Donation (The Meridian Star)
    posted on November 7, 2009 at 05:57:53 am
    Lisa Greb, director of public relations for JoAnn Fabric Stores based in Hudson, Ohio, left, watches as Ashley Dean, an EXPLORE teacher at Parkview Elementary School, Branda Kornegay, assistant principal at Meridian High School and LaVonda Germany, principal at Poplar Springs Elementary School, learn to use the Cricut cutting machine.
  • History Lesson Involves All Senses (WTOK-TV Meridian)
    posted on October 1, 2009 at 10:54:18 pm
    Artists brought their unique, interactive craft to Poplar Springs Elementary School Thursday.
  • Time Capsule (The Meridian Star)
    posted on May 28, 2009 at 04:48:00 am
    outside the Poplar Springs Elementary School where, nine years ago, they and the rest of their 3rd grade Explore class buried a time capsule. The students were unable to find the time capsule, but were able to enjoy a brief reunion with their former teacher and Classmates.
  • Poplar Explorers (The Meridian Star)
    posted on May 22, 2009 at 04:03:30 am
    Sophia Calderone, left, Reagan Mathis and Olivia Randall do a Japanese dance for guests at Poplar Springs Elementary School Thursday afternoon. The Second Grade Explorer Students wrote and presented an original Japanese Noh Play called "The Hurt Sparrow," based on the Japanese Folktale.
  • Teachers recognized by professional educators association (The Meridian Star)
    posted on May 11, 2009 at 02:48:01 am
    Teachers from local and area school districts were recognized during the recent Excellence in Education Teacher Awards.
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School Notes:
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (39305)
School Zip (39305)
(MS) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,206 people 2,619,126 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 39% 18%
Population Average Age 38 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $43,563 $31,745
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (39305)


Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
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Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
% Owning / % Renting 68% / 32% 69% / 31%
School Map:
1. Parkview Elementary School - 388 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
2. West Hills Elementary School - 516 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
3. Witherspoon Elementary School - 317 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
4. West End Elementary School - 457 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
5. Clarkdale Attendance Center - 999 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Meridian, Lauderdale County, Zip 39305 
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